In audio, system synergy is very important.The following will probably sound like a "Good Cop, Bad Cop" routine.

1. Yarland FV34A-MK4This a a nifty little tube amp which was awarded a realization award by Sixmoons.

It is a SE EL34 based tube amp.It can operate as either an integrated amp or as a power amp.

As an integrated amp, it is sonically very clear.

When I paired my CSP3 with this amp, it took my Yarland amp to another sonic level with increased vocal presence.The overall sound was more seductive.There was no sonic veil introduced into the audio chain and my Yarland amp had the same sonic clarity as before.

2. Torii MK4When I paired up the CSP3 with the Torii MK4, I could hear a slight sonic veil introduced in my audio chain.

I therefore prefer to run the Torii MK4 directly from the source.

3. EpilogueWith more burn-in (150 hrs), the Torii MK4 is slowly and inexorably surpassing the above-mentioned audio combo.The vocals now have even more seductive "presence".The phantom center channel is also more centered.

how about First Watt M2 or F3 with CSP3 and Omega super 6 Alnico monitors (93db). Can anyone comment ? looking for an amp . currently using a TBI Millenia. its a bit noisy. i think there is too much gain in the amp? not too good at this technical stuff. i am on a budget.

yep. Thats the preamp i have. i was wondering about the Taboo that Lin said was available fo sale. I can't find anything on it. Is that another model ? i was just looking into amp alternatives for my TBI MIllenia with the CSP2 as i mentioned above, thx!

I can't say enough good things about the CSP3 with Jupiter Caps running my ZMA.

I have not had my Polk LS90's in my Listening Room for quite some time. I bring them in, an with proper adjustment from rear walls an of course I have bass treatment for my corners behind the Speakers an a nicely treated Room overall. Yet, being the Rear Bass Reflex loaded Speaker the LS90's are; they are a little heavy but wonderful in the Low End.

To take care of the "little heavy" ....I adjusted the front voltage inputs/headphone, against the other voltage inputs. TOTAL lock in of Focus an Tonal Balance with maintaining transparency/musicality!

Yes, I can imagine, as I love my CSP2+ with Jupiter caps (two of them, actually) and what they bring to my amps. Especially since I now have 7308s in all positions. Great preamps. . . .no doubt, no shit.

I never needed Steve's Pre with my SE84CS or CKC. I run them direct with any of my three DACs. When I got the ZMA...it is just incredible with the CSP3 (after 150 hours). Just some adjustment an it locked in the Speaker's.